STAAR EOC Writing
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course Writing exam.
Practical Applications
Collaborative Writing and Peer Review
Working Together to Improve
Collaborative writing means creating or editing a piece of writing with others. Peer review is when classmates give each other feedback to help improve their work.
How It Helps
- You get different perspectives and ideas.
- Others can spot mistakes you might miss.
- You learn to give and receive constructive feedback.
Real-World Examples
Many jobs require teamwork to create reports and documents, so practicing now prepares you for the future.
Examples
Reviewing a friend's essay and suggesting ways to make the introduction stronger.
Working in a group to write a class newsletter.